Administrative Order No. 2021-0014

Story Posted: February 18, 2021; 12:30 AM


Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11500, "An Act Upgrading the Siargao District Hospital in the Municipality of Dapa, Province of Surigao del Norte into a Level II General Hospital to be known as the Siargao Island Medical Center, Increasing its Bed Capacity, Upgrading its Professional Health Care Services and Facilities, Authorizing the Increase of its Medical Personnel and Appropriating Funds Therefor"


On November 10, 2020, the President signed R.A. No. 11500. In ensuring equitable access to quality health care goods and services as guaranteed by the Universal Health Care, and in accordance with Section 5 of this Act, DOH shall develop the implementing rules and regulations of R.A. No. 11500 in consultation with the provincial government and other stakeholders.

This Order sets the IRR of R.A. No. 11500 and shall include the operations and management of Siargao Island Medical Center.

Download: R.A. No. 11500 and A.O. No. 2021-0014

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